At the marketplace below Qingyun Mountain.
The purple-robed woman sat alone in a tavern, her gaze constantly sweeping over a mountain peak in the distance, most of it obscured by an enormous formation.
Just as the purple-robed woman was lost in thought, a light knock sounded at the door. Immediately afterward, a middle-aged Golden Core Cultivator with a short beard hurried inside.
Upon seeing the purple-robed woman, the newcomer quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed.
"First Elder, a message has just arrived from Immortal Phoenix Tower. Sect Leader Bai requests your presence for a discussion!"
"Didn't we usually go to Qingyun Peak before? Why Immortal Phoenix Tower this time?"
Hearing this, the purple-robed woman gave him a puzzled glance, her eyes faintly revealing an unquestionable authority.
That single glance instantly radiated an invisible pressure.
The Golden Core Cultivator standing before her nodded somewhat nervously and hurriedly explained, "Reporting to the First Elder! I repeatedly confirmed it with the people from the Carefree Sect. Sect Leader Bai did indeed say Immortal Phoenix Tower. There was no mistake.
"In the past, whenever we dealt with them, we would go directly to Qingyun Peak.
"However, something seems to have happened on the mountain recently. The Carefree Sect issued an order several years ago prohibiting all outside cultivators from approaching that place.
"You know as well that the Carefree Sect's Law Enforcement Hall has always acted strictly.
"For fear of causing a misunderstanding, we did not dare inquire into the matter rashly."
"Mm. I understand. Go attend to your duties."
Seeming to have thought of something, the purple-robed woman pondered for a moment, then gave a slight wave of her hand and dismissed him.
Only after he had walked some distance away from the private room did the middle-aged Golden Core Cultivator finally let